Thursday, July 18, 2013

Reese's Peanut Butter Martini

Prep Time 5 minutes Recipe type: Cocktail Serves: 2 Ingredients • • Reese’s Peanut Butter Martini • 2½ ounces Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cup Infused Vodka, recipe below • 4 ounces milk • 1 teaspoon Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup • 4 mini peanut butter Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, for garnish • • Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Infused Vodka • 6 ounces good quality vodka (I used Tito’s) • ¼ cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Instructions 1. To prepare the infused vodka, combine vodka and Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cups in a clean mason jar. Close jar tightly and store in a cool dry place for 7 days. Give it a good shake once or twice per day. 2. Once vodka has been infused, strain into a clean mason jar using a fine mesh sieve or cheese cloth. Store in a cool place or in the freezer. 3. To prepare the martini, combine infused vodka, Hershey’s chocolate syrup and milk in a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice. Shake for 30-40 seconds and pour into two small martini glasses. 4. Garnish with Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Dressing

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar • 1 medium seedless watermelon, diced • 1/4 cup canola oil • 1 red onion, thinly sliced • 1/4 cup olive oil • 3/4 cup fresh mint, chopped • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 8 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled • 1 tablespoon honey • black pepper, to taste • 1 clove of garlic, minced • salt and pepper, to taste Preparation In a small mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, canola oil, olive oil, mustard, honey and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Spread 2/3 of watermelon on serving platter. Top with onion, mint and cheese and season with pepper. Pour dressing over salad and garnish with remaining watermelon cubes. Excellent with grilled shrimp or chicken.